This Week at The Market

Regular updating is done each Wednesday for the upcoming weekend. Check back on Wednesday afternoon. Please note that on bad weather days, some vendors may be found inside the building.


More Regular Vendors Appearing Most Weeks
Jack Brenner and Sofia Poznyansky
Recently, Jack inherited a variety of high quality vintage beads from his aunt. She had traveled throughout the world and collected beads from many different countries. Some of the beads in her extensive collection are 100 years old, if not older. These have been combined into new pieces. We hope to give today's generation the opportunity to own heirloom jewelry. We also offer crystal vases & bowls, glassware, porcelain, fine china, art, oil paintings & lithos. These are real items -- no replicas -- all signatures and stamps are 100% authentic. You can also browse www.myspace.com/jckhndy for pictures email us and we can bring them to you on Sunday.
Olde Good Things - All Beautiful to Behold
Olde Good Things has been a regular at the market for many years. They are architectural salvage experts, finding treasures from the past: hardware for doors, lighting fixtures, tin ceilings, moldings, stained glass panels, and more. When they are on the trail of these finds, they also come across some wonderful old furniture for both the garden and the house. And adding to the collections are their famed tin ceiling tiled mirrors that can be ordered in any sized and available ready-made in many standard sizes. Look for their display along the front fence on Columbus Ave. at the corner of W. 76th St.
Jorge Vasquez, Purveyor of Kilims Extraordinaire
Jorge Vasquez is the man to look for if you're in the market for a new carpet. These kilims are in a rainbow of colors and in both contemporary and traditional patterns of the Middle East. All sizes are available - from a small accent rug to a room-size beauty. Most are made of wool.
Gems by Gena
Gems by Gena is the place to look for fabulous one-of-a-kind custom necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Each one is a combination of semi-precious and/or precious stones, crystals, and noble metals. Custom orders are very welcome. Just inside the door of the cafeteria.
Karma Bhutia - Tantra Designs
Karma Bhutia of Tantra Designs brings the best in gorgeous textiles, mainly scarves and shawls, to the market each week. He just returned from his annual shopping expedition and you will be amazed at this year's collection. Silk, wools, embroidered, hand-worked, etc. Perfect! He can be found in the front of the yard not far from the gate on Columbus Ave. in C 7 & C 8. See www.Tantraom.com for more information.

George Hoffman with Baskets and Bags
George Hoffman is not content with offering beautiful Italian bags with printed photographic images. He's found the best contemporary baskets around to solve your storage needs. These are made of sturdy stuff and in a wide range of sizes. Better still, these are handsome enough to keep around -- and to keep you organized. Usually found in the D row outside.
Addie Heffernan and Vintage Accessories
Addie Heffernan has been a market regular for almost 20 years. Her collection of vintage accessories for men and women is extensive. She also occasionally brings some small bric-a-brac like small glass objects and candleholders. You'll find her at the very center of the school yard during most of the year. In D 15 and D 16.
Noodle Talk® Premium Conversation Stirrers (a game for adults)

Introducing Noodle Talk® Premium Conversation Stirrers, the best excuse to sit around and schmooze since rocks gave way to sofas. Hundreds of edifying, energizing, extraordinarily entertaining questions on the subject everyone knows best - themselves! Please visit www.noodletalk.com or call 866-302-0183 for more information. Better yet, stop by our booth in the yard and sample questions you can noodle with throughout the day.

Maria Fiore's Opera Lovers' Cafe Hat Shop
You've heard people say that 'they don't make things like they used to'. Well at Maria Fiore's Opera Lovers' Cafe Hat Shop, they' do. That's because Maria sells  what she likes to call 'vintage pre-loved, rescued & re-loved' apparel & accessories. Her items date back to the 30's, 40's and 50's, primarily beautiful designer fashion women's hats and handsome prestigious brand name men's hats like Mr. John and John Jr, Lazarus, Trebor  Sally Victor, Dior FernCroft, Knox, Dobbs, Stetson, Johnathan Richard and Montecristi. They are originals from a bygone time when hats were made with pride andcraftsmanship to last and were

collected by appreciative protective customers of good taste. Still in demand and in vogue, Maria Fiore's hats are are experiencing a renaissance which borders on the trendy and are available at very reasonable prices compared to many new hats sold these days. Put some pinache and romance in your life. Stop by Maria Fiore's Opera Lovers' Cafe Hat Shop - Sundays in the cafeteria. Got a special request? Email her at MariaAdvFiore@aol.com  or Tel: 212-799-9549~Fax: 646-792-3266.
Giselle Chapman and Her Bijoux
Giselle Chapman has been scouring the markets of various countries to find the absolutely most stylish jewelry for the fashion-forward woman. She carries wonderful ethnic pieces from the Mid-East and Africa as well as delicate Art Deco reproductions made in France. You will be amazed at the reasonable prices and the friendly advice. Her spot is E 7 outdoors.
Young Mo Lee
Young Mo Lee has been a vendor of hair accessories at the market for years. Looking for a scrunchy for that unruly ponytail? He has an unbelievable selection. He also carries fashion jewelry, bags, and hats/caps according to the season. You'll find him toward the back of the schoolyard in D 27 and D 28.
Karen Grasso
Karen Grasso is one of the most au courant jewelry dealers. She specializes in the latest fashion pieces at reasonable prices. She carries both jewelry and accessories: bags, belts, and watches. There is always something new to freshen up your wardrobe! Inside the cafeteria - aisle 1.
AC Agates
AC Agates has now added contemporary wire jewelry - necklaces, earrings, rings -- to its collection of fine agate and stone pieces. All are at affordable pieces. Don't see exactly what you want? Ask Andrew and he will do something just for you. Inside the hall during the cold weeks - outside in the C rowwhen it's warm.
Alfred Erikkson - Antique Maps and Prints
We carry a collection of narural history and geographical prints, 18th and 19th century (some older), and a broad selection of 16th to 19th century maps of all parts of the world.  Email to eochoaz@aol.com.  You'll find us every Sunday in the cafeteria at MS 44.
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